Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 21, 1887, Page 6

TAE NEWS IN TAE BLUFFS, Rumors Ooncerning the Purpose of the Big Land Deal. THE DAILY BEE. COUNCIL BLUFFS OFFICE, NU. 12, PEARL STREET. Delivered by earrier in any partof the city at twenty cents por woek. H. W. Tiutox, « + Manager. TELEPHONES: Bosinees Orrice, No. & Nigur Eprror No. 35 SHOOTING AT A WATCHMAN. Long Asks For a Receiver For Clark's Affairs—Law Suits Over & Dead Man's Gold—Préparing For the Regatta, MINOR MENTION, N. Y.Plumbing Co. Reiter. tailor. Summer goods cheav. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy {uy car has distributed wealth among he boys. The Webber Concert company has been stopping here getting their special car repaired. Justice Barnett yesterday married A. H. Hyatt, of Omaha, and Lula F. Hum- phirey, of Clarinda. Wanted, at once, 100 to 200 barrels of carrots. Call on or address J. Y. Fuller, 89 Pearl st., Council Blufls, The young ladies of the Congregational church have their tri-color lawn party at the residence ot 1. J. Evans to-morrow night. The little Westlake boy who was acei- dentally shol by his brother is recove ing, his injuries not proving as at tirst re- ported. To-night the band concert and exhibi- tion drill should draw a crowd to the overa house. The entertainment is for the benelit of the Dodge Light guards. A fellow giving his name as Wells was yesterday tined for being drunk and using such dirty language on Broadway that decent women were put to fright. Two lots were yesterday purchased in Manawa park addition on which to erect a cafe. It is the intention to have a large Real Estate Rumors. The annéuncement of the deeding of $200,000 of land by Colonel Tower to the East Omaha land company has called forth many inquiries as to what this really meaus. Various conjectures are expressed as to the real purport of the move, and what is to be done with the 1,200 acres of land thus conveyed. The land is largely on the other side of the river and embracing what is known as the island, which was recently the ground for the sensational rush of squatters. There 15 quite & complicated real estate history in conneciion with the various claims of title for some of this land. The shifting around of the river into a new channel, the accretions, cte., all join in mixing the claims, The East Omaha land company 1s the name of asyn- dicate of prominent and wealthy men, and their securing the title to so much 1and in this vicinity 1s for a purpose, but no : seems Lo be ready to announce just t the purpose is. The most seem- ation is that the aim to this large amount of land for the purpose of mak- ing some great improvements there. It is reported that the B. & M. railway is interested largely in the plan, and that 3he purprpose is to first to go before con- gress at its next session and sccure an appropriation from the government for improving the river at that point. protecting the fuce of the island it will then be feasible to commence filling up the low places and grading the ground s0 that 1t can be improved without dan- ger from overtlows from the river, or cutting away. When thus a sure foundation is made the ground will be used for raiiroad yards, factories, lumver yards, etc., and will become valuable. " Such is said to be the outline of the dream of the future. A suit was started here yester- dua_ by the company against Dr. Thomas Jelferls, who is the most prominent of the squatters. He has built him a large house, barn, etc., and is making im- provements right along. The compan clnims that it has the title to the land, and that he should give up possession. The courts will have to decide, as Dr. Jefferis is equally confident that the land is Eovnrnment land and as such could ba taken up by him, and held. There is & report that the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway is thinking of putting 1ts proposed bridge across the river near the point in controversy, and it is whis- pered that the prospect of getting plenty of yard room, the prospect of securing factories and other business there, enter into the calculation with this company, ag well as the desirability of the river crossing at that point, there being but a short distance to go to get to bed rock. In all of these large enterprises there is a mystery attending their purposes, and the men in charge do not shout their plans from the housetop, but the reports, cnmm% from those who arein a condition to at least guess wisely, are given for what they are worth. In case a move is made to secure an appropriation for the protecting of the face of the island, that will be a matter in which Council Bluffs will be con- cerned. There may be danger caused to this side by confining the river and throwing it over against this side so as to cause cutting or overflow. This matter will be watched closely and the move will be looked to sharpl R tent put up and serve all kinds of eati- bles. The school bmldings are being repaired and improved during the vacation time. Mr. Lawson, one of the board, who is himself a mechanic, 1s giving these mat- ters his personal attenticn. A destitute woman, 1n a delicate con- dition, is bemg cared for at the pulice station. She gives her name as Sarah Bnell, and is anxious to get to her friends, who live a short distance from here. 8. H. Roff and Henry Strayer were brought in by the patrol wagon for kick- ing up a row in a saloon on Main street. On investigating the matter Roff was let off on payment of the costs, and Strayer was fined for being drunk. Mrs. Anna Voight, who has had con- siderable trouble with her husband, Theodore Voight, now wants a legal sep- aration. In her petition for a divorce she claims that he has cruelly treated her, threatened to shoot her, and has been given too much to drink. Dr. Charles B. Judd, of this city, has ust been granted a patent for a voltaic elt. He has been showing much in- genuity and ability ip this line, and the promise is that he shall not go without his reward. His belts have been reliey- ing hundreds of sufferers and he is steadlly improving his electric ap- phances. Ed Doty was arrested by the police as suspicious cearacter, as well as for ing drunk. It was found that he awned six revolvers at one pl hen he was sober enough to explain he satistied the officers that he had not stolen them, nndfeuin a little short of cash thus realized on them. He got off with a plain fine. The well water of the city needs to be used with caution. There are good wells, but they are few. Many wellsin the city have been turned into cesspools, and this fact renders the use of other wells rather risky. There is no telling how far a vein of water reaches, or in what direction, and if wells used for cesspools are running in this vein of water, impur- ity is easily .communicated to wells at some distance, It is believed that much sickness has been caused this season by the use of water from wells which chance to be drawing from a vein of water into which some cesspool is running. Shooting at & Watchman. Early yesterday morning, before day- light, Watchman Frisby, at Deere, Wells & Co.’s warehouses, noticed a fellow sus- piciously prowling about and asked him what he was doing. The fellow was very impudent in his replies, and the watch- man tried to arrest him. The fellow acted so ugly that the watchman pulled a revolver and got the drop on him. The fellow told the watchman to put up the gun and he would have it out with lm in a fist fight, bul the watchman would not agree to this, After some further controversy the watchman, seeing he could not pursuade the fellow to go with him to the alarm box, where he intended to turn in & cail for the patrol wagon, turned around to walkx away. He had gone but a short distance when he was startled by the report of a_revolver and a bullet wnistling by him. He turned about, but the feliow had disappeared. ‘The watchman run to the corner and gave a wild ehance shot in that direction, supposing the fellow had gone that way. He could see no one, but in a moment later another bullet came whistling by him. He then turned in an alarm and Captain O'Brien and Officer Beswick came to his rescue. They found the fellow in a box car and brought him 1o the station. A revolver was tound in the car with two empty cartridges, so that the number of shots agreed with the record of the weapon. He gave his namo as '\, Hennessy, and was yesterday bound over to await the action of the grand jury. Heis apparently a hard, case ana says little, A Dead Man's Gold, In 1870 & Frenchman, Francis Girig, & stranger in the city, died suddenly at the transfer. Coroner Faul held an inquest, and in examining the body found a belt containing several hundred dollars in gold. This money was kevt by the coro- ner for some time, while diligent search was made for the heirs, if any there might be. After a time when KFaul went out of oflice, ke turned this money over to the county, and took a receipt for it, from Kirkland, who was then auditor. It scems that the heirs now show up, and ——— For female diseases and chronic dis- eases of all kinds, call on Dr. Rice, No. 11 Pearl street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. - When you are 1n the city stop at the Pacific_house. Street cars pass the door every fifteen minutes for all the depots. Meals 50 cents each. e The Band Uniforms. The new uniforms for the Fifth regi- ment band are all ready. They are very tasty, and the band will present a fine ap- pearance when equipped in them. The drum major’s uniform consists of red pantaloons and white coat, the coat trimmed with red, gold epaulets, a white sword, red baldric, with gold embroid- ery, bearskin hat, with red plume. The drum major’s baton is of rosewood, with silver-plated trimmings. The uniforms for the band are of blue, the pantaloons light blue, trimmed with white. The epaulets are white. The hats are the regulation helmets, and can be orna- mented with plumes or spikes asthe ‘wearer may prefer, both being furnished. ————— J. W. & E. L. Squire’s abstract books are s marvel of systematic accuracy. Have you seen their new lien book; 1t 18 8 monster and contains 800 pages. —————— J. W. &E, L. Squira make beautiful abstracts of title and deserve the success they are enjoyng. S — Grabbing a Hot Stove. Last evening Deputy Sheriff O'Neil seized & red hot stove and carried it away. It was the range of the Hotel Manawa, which was seized on an attach- ment for an alleged debt. ‘The range was taken out and brought up town for storage. Mr. Clark hurried around to get another to take its place, so that the uests might continue to be served. q‘ are 18 talk of claiming heavy damages on account of the seizure of the range. e For rupture or hernia, call and get Dr. Rice's new invention. 1t makes a man of youin five minutes. No. pain. No 11 Pearl street. - . At the Pacific house you will save from 50c to §1 per day. Try itand be con- vinced. trator. TR — e oney. A Direy Tramp. the county for the money. A tramp was guilty of a most dastard- 1y act at the residence of Scott Borun in ckford township. He was allowed to sit in the hou se a few minutes, and given something to eat, when he took advant- age of the hospitality to most grossly in- sult one of the women, He was captured and brought to the jail here to await the action of the grand jury. Kirkland never turned the money into the county treasury, and have ordered proceedings commenced against him and his bondsmen. Coroner for years he kept the identical money so that it might be paid over to the heirs should they be found, and now it seems that after all the trouble thus taken to suve it, the money is only to be had of the county atthe end of a law suit, or several of them, —~— One thousand head of one, two and three-year-old steers for sale. Will ';iw B credit'to reliable par Enquire of A. Trouble In the Camp. J. Greenamayer, Creston House. There has been some trouble in tho —— More Contempt, Several now warrants ave issuedfor those who are charged with contempt of court, i not obeying the injunction in the saloon cases. fi'mu will be calied up nextMonday. s Two $4,000 residences for Prospect Park guaranteed next season; magni- militia camp. The difliculties do not scem to be of any serious nature, hut con- sist of a series of annoying circumstances which have been allowed to grow, and have in a total become of suflicient im- portance to attract the attention ot the regimental officers. Captain Messimer, of the Dodge Light Guards, learning floent ones. Striotly gilt-edge inside | that there was some di: action, ten- roperty at abig bargain. See Cole & | dered his resignation. The resignation t}ola for prices and terms, 41 Mawn st. was not accepted by the .colonel, and ’“um‘fi he received orders to resume command of the company, which he had informally given up when be sent in Tesignation, wes o e Pacific house is the nearest hotel to the m;jorlml real estate offices in the city; Wperdsy, have appointed C, Haldene as adminis- He has commenced suit against The county board, on the other hand, claim that aul says that continue in command until matters conld be investigated further, and some action taken which would restore harmony. Captain Byer of Glenwood, who organ- ized the company, was directed to come here and inveaugnte, and he was here yesterday on that mission. There are numerous reports afloat about Captain Messimer's conduct, and on the other hand it is claimed that the reports have no foundation in truth, and that the feel- ing aguinst him is confined to only a few members of the company. The Guards are new at the military business. Pt kit The Storm at Manawa. The wind and rain storm of Tuesday night, to those who were on or about Lake Manawa, was LittJe short of a hurri- cane. The beach was crowded with ladies and gentlemen who, when the storm came up, found shelter in one of the pa- yillions. For a long time it lcoked a8 it their prospects for reach- ing their homes before the next morning were extremely slim. They sang and cut up all sorts of capers, ?es{des eating everything they could ind, A gentleman and lady attempted to the hotel landing, but the wind them back outo the beach. During absence the wind storm reached its height. The wife of the gentleman was on the beach, she was anxious as to their safety and fanted. The couple finally returned safe. During the storm the steamers all Jaid up. The “Lady of the Lake" was ran - up onto the beach by her pilot thinking it was the safest place for her. Several row boats that were on the beach were blown some 400 or 500 feet back. After the rain subsided the steamers made a tour of the lake in search of what- ever they might find. All they brought in was a couple of boys who had been blown south into the willows. One express wagon was uvset by the wind and dumped out fourteen people but no damage was done. T gt oo For Spirit Lake. The Rowing association has obtained a low rate for all those wishing to attend the state regatta at Spirit lake and is very desirous that as many persons as possible take advantage of it. 1f a sufti- cient number of Council Bluffs people are present it is thought that the regatta can be brought here next year, and every effort to that end wiil be but forth. The rate for club members only is 1 cent per mile for the round trip, or $4.45, and for non-members $6.35, Names sent to the oresident of the _association, Mr. irnest E. Hart, by Friday noon, will secure sleeping car accommodations. Tickets are good from Sunday, the 24th, to Saturday, the 80th. g S A Receiver Wanted. Robert B. Long, whose connection with Frank Clark i the Hotel Manawa has caused several sensational incidents, has commenced a suit against Clark. He narrates in detail a history of the enter prise 1n his petition, and claims that Clark only put_in 300, while he (Long) put in $600. He wants a receiver ap- pointed to take charge of matters, and Judge Carson has set the matter for hear- ing to-morrow at the oftice of the clerk of the court. Long’s history of his relations with Clark 1s very lengthy and corrob- orates the facts as stated in the BEE re- cently, but tells them more in detail and more damaging. — Merrily Mated. Yesterday afternoon R. A. Bachmann was married to Miss Georgia Del- linger, the ceremony taking place at their future home, No. 173¢ Broadway. Rev. Dr. McCreary, of the Methodist church, officiated. There was quite a gathering of friends, and a pleasant re- ception followed the ceremony' Mr. Bachmann 1s one of the operators of the Union Pacific, and has been employed on this side of the river for some time. The bride has a large circle of friends, she having lived here from girlhood. —-— Personal Paragraphs. W. F. Patten is in the country on an outing, taking rest and recreation for a week or so. Henry Atkins nhas returned from his trip rourd the lakes. He enjoyed him- self hugely, except the brief period, when he was fighting sea-sickness, e Masonic. To-night, Thursday, July 21, there will be a regular meeting of Harmony Chap- ter, No. 25, O. E. S.” By order, W.M. - A NEBRASKAN IN RUSSIA. Abr, Thiesen's Experience inthe Lana of the Czar, Fairbury (Neb.) Gazette: Abr. Thiesen, whose return we noticed last week, had an eventful experience in Russia, and has no desire toagain enter the realms of the czar. He left here in May of last year and had been absent about fourteen months. He went at the earnest solicita- tion of the Mennonite society in southern Russia to help them obtain possession of lands ont of which they had been de- frauded and to look after his own lands there which he had boen obliged to aban- don. It seems that for a half century and more prior to 1869 the Mennonite colony in Russia occupied lands belonging to the goyernment, held in large tracts through lease by wealthy landlords who paid the government but a few cents per acre. They sub-let it to the Mennon- ites at §5 to $10 per acre. In the 1809 the czar issued an ukase giving acres of these lands to the Mennonites who had none. The officers charged with the distribution, however, were in league with the weull.h[y landlords and kept back 80,000 ncres. In 1870 Thiessen was selected to go to St. Petersburg and endeavor to secure’ these lands. The Russian secretary of the interior sent ofticers to investigate to matter but he died pending the investigation and Thiessen’s mission came to naught. After the latter returned home the landlords, with their hired tools, the local ofticers, conspired to get rid of him, managing to get him sent to Siberia where he was kept under surveillance two years when escaped and fled to this countl’{. ‘When he arrived 1n_Russia last year, he went direct to St. Petersburg and in- voked the aid of the United States Min- ister Lathrop, in his attempt to secure to the Mennonites, their lands and to re- cover his_own, some 840 acres, which were forfeited to_the government when he was exiled. Thiessen visited the chief police of the empire and had permission endorsed on his passports to remain six months to settle his affairs. He then de- manded on what charge he had been ex- iled and the Russian officials, after thorough examination, informed him no charges were preferred against nim, that his name was got even on their books, After spending four monthsin St. Peters- burg in vainjendeavors to recover his pro- erty and secure the thousands withheld rom the Mennonites. he started for the settlement of the latter in southern Rus- sia, first arranging with Minister Lath- rop a telegraph cypher for use if neces- sary. Arriving at his old home he pre- sented his passport to the local police of- ficer. one Kusmanka, who informed him it was of no account, as he had escaped from exile, and arrested mim. Thiesen telegraphed to Mr. Lathrop who 1 a short time secured his release, On the evening of the same day he was re-ar- rested ov a telegram from the local gov- ernor on the charge of being a nihilist and a German spy. His passports, clothes. and sixty roubles in money were taken from him besides some American farm machinery he had shipped there from Chicago and on which he had paid » heavy duty. He was handcuffed and ear ,000 T I T o P 315 L S AR TR AN Cor 16" Y Tarmnaan~ ¥ C.R. ALLEN, Enginecr, Surveyor, MapPublisher Over No. 12 North Main St. county maps, of cities and counties LATEST NOVELTIES In Amber, TortoiseShell ete.,Hair On naments, as well as the newest nov- " eltiesin hair - goods. . Hair goods “ madeto order M rs. C. L. Gillette 29 Main St., Council Bluffs, Towa. Out of town work solicited, and all mail orders promptly attended to. CROCKERY, LAMPS, GLASSWARE, ~————AND—— FINE POTTERY. Prices Very Low, W. 8. HOMER & Co., NO. 23 MAIN ST., COUNCIL BUUFFS, I4: REAL ESTATE. Vacant Lots, Lands, City Reeldences and Farms. Acre property in western part of city. All selling cheap. R. P. OFFICER, Real Estate & Insurance AEOM, HRoom 5, over Officer & Pusey's Bank, Counci Blufts, ST.FRANCIS ACADEMY Cor., 5th Ave, & 7th St., Council Bluffs. One of the best Educational Institu- tions in the west. Boarding and day school conducted by the Sisters of Char- ity, B. V. M, Board and tuition for a term of five months, $75. For further particulars address SISTER SUPERIOR, St. Francis Academy, Council Blufts, Ia. N. SCHURZ, Justice of the Peace. Ofticeover A mer ican Express. YIELDS 10 EVERY MOVEMENT OF THE WEARER. Owing to the BIAGONAL ELASTICITY of the cloth (which te cover exclusively) will At perfectly first 1o breaking in. Y RETCRNKD ays if not (ound the most HEALTHFUL er worn.” Bold by all Srat-class dewi CROTTY BROS., Chicago, Iik " JNSTALMENT DEAL Wil ‘1;%!“ wkli they needpiéu Eln.slul 8: I TALMENT GOODS *0l by addi 7 placed in jail. The irons were soon re- moved but for forty days he was kept in six different juils, some of them hundreds of miles apart, and all communications with the outside world interdicted. At the end of that time he was taken to Odessa and turnod over to the United States consul. After a day or two spent here he was again taken 1in charge by a Russian official and Elace(l on board’ of vessel bound for Constantinople. Ar- riving there without his passports, he managed to borrow one from a fellow passenger and effect a landing. He soon left for Berhn where he remained six weeks endeavoring to recover his ‘pass- ut not suceeeding re- turned home. “He will now endeavor to obtain justice from Russia through our port and money, state department. e . ¥ i SPECIAL NOTICES. WOTITE. Bpecial advertisoments, such as Tost, Found %o Loan, For 8ale, To Rent, W ants, Boarding, etc., will boinsarted in this column at the low ratoof TEN CENTS PER LINE for the firat {nser- fonand iive Cents Por Linofor each subsequont insortion, Leavo advertisements ot our office No. 12 Pearl street, near Sroadway, Counall Blufts. WANTS. VWANIED — Situation as - bookkooper b young man who can give satisfactory ref- erences 18 to experieace, habits and_responsi- bility. G, D. Bee office, Council Blutfs. VWV ANTED-Situntion as snlesman in grocers store. References given. D, U. T., Beo office, Council BlufTs. _VV i .éeifiw’mnmqn on Jong time or will trade for horses. Willilam Lewis. v ANTED—Male or female who understands cooking, Work light, getting up smull ordera. X. D., Boo ofice, Council Bluffs. T ANTED—Good, steady, sober barber. No. #11 South Main street. —Situation _as_prossman, Five 4" experience, Address D. A. R., Bee 'OR RENT—Conl sheds. five-room house. TOR BALE—Or Trade—Six_sections of land in Lincoln county, Neb., on Call on or address Odell Bros. & + Council Bluffs. office and gcales, one Mayne, &0 6th ave. rallway. 103 Pearl OFFICER & PUSEY, BANKERS Council Bluffs,lowa. Established 1857, 7/ Hasa complete linc of Midsummee Miliners, Targehats iu white, black and all colors. Pat tern bonnets, hais and toques, & specialty. No 151¢ Douglas st., Omal E. 8. BARNETT, Justice ot the Peace, 415 Broadway, Council Bluffs. Refers to any bank or business house in the city, Collections a specialty. Creston House, Main Street, Council Bluffs. Only Hotel in the City with Fire Escape. Electric Call Bells. Accommodations First Class, And Rates Reasonable Max Mohn, Proprietor BEST "LIGHT LIVERY I TEIE CITY. The finest of driving horses always on hand and for sale by MASE WISE. THE XX XX . CROSSINGS XX X X ARE ALL RIGHT! For Everybody to Come to HARKNESS BROTHERS Grand Mid-Summer Salel - SPECIAL.: We shall close out without regard to cost eyerything In Summer Dress Goods, ‘Wash Goods, Hosiery, Etc. Come Early And Secure the Best Selections, We are Headquarters for . Carpets of all Kinds. ITAREITESS BROS., 401 Broadway, Council Bluffs. _ N. B.---Special attention given all orders by mail. BEST MAKES AND HIG Pianos and Organs Persons wishing to purchase instruments will find it to their interest to call on us. Instruments Tuned and llcnnlrcd. We never fall to give satisfaction, Over 20 years’ Experience in Piano and Organ Work. Swanson Music Co. No. 329 Broadway, Council Bluffs, Towa {EST GRADES OF O. J. COLBY, Real Estate Broker and Dealers Council Bluffs Offico, Masonic Temple. aha Ofce, No 111 North 16th street. Particular attention given to in- vesting funds for mon - rosi- dents. Special bargains in lots & acre property in Omaha & Col cil Blufls, Correspondence sollc- ited. v Star Sale Stables and Mule Yards. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Opp. Dummy Depot. pojuaseaday SB POJURIIRA YOUIS [IY Horses and mules constantly on hand for sale at retail or in car load lots. Orders promptly filled by contract on short notice. Stock sold on commission. Telephone 114, LUTER & BOLE Opposite Dummy De; Finest Landaus Coaches a nd Hacks in City. Council Bluffs, WILLIAM WELCH, OFFICES: No. 418 Broadway—The Manhattan, rd Telephone No. Na, 615 Main Street, Telephone No, 93. OBN Y, STONS. STONE & SIMS, Attorneys at Law, ctice in the State and Federa Courtt Rooms 7 and 8 Shugart-Beno Block, CouNCILBLUF¥FS JACOB BIM( BECHTELE'S Best $2.00 a day house in the west. LOCATION, THE BEST, FIRST CLASS TABLE, SAMPLE ROOMS and ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES'! Reduced :-: Rates, Regular :: Boarders On Furniture, Household &Goods, Stoves, ete, to make room for Fall Stock. A.J. MANDEL, - Goods Sold on Installments. - Nos. 323 and 325 Broadway. Council Bluffs, Iowa. A, RINK, No. zor Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa, A comMprL Fancy and Staple Groceries-» Both Domestic and Foreign, ASSORTME